I bet many things happened in 1790, on Brain.ly you need to be more specific. :)
In theory with radio or Morse code light messages, they could coordinate attacks and such, probably with radio<span />
Answer:
The legend of Old Harry
How Old Harry got his name is hotly debated. Some say it is linked to the Devil who, legend had it, once took a nap on the summit. Others claim he is named after the notorious Poole pirate Harry Paye who terrorised the English Channel in the 14th century.
They would say it would ruin the economy